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{{character infobox
|image=[[File:SMRPG NS Grate Guy.png|180px]]<br>Grate Guy in ''Super Mario RPG'' (Nintendo Switch)
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' ([[List of games by date#1996|1996]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]]) ([[List of games by date#2023|2023]])
}}
{{quote|Yikes!! They're pretty tough!|Grate Guy|Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars}}
{{quote|Yikes!! They're pretty tough!|Grate Guy|Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars}}
'''Grate Guy''' is a boss in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' and [[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|its remake]], and the younger brother of [[Knife Guy]]. Grate Guy's name is a play on the term "great guy". He and his older brother resemble clowns, with Grate Guy constantly balancing on a ball, as both seemingly work as entertainers and bodyguards for [[Booster]]. They ambush [[Mario]] and company on the balcony of [[Booster Tower]] to protect Booster, who has fled to [[Marrymore]] with [[Princess Peach|Peach]].


[[Image:grateguy.gif|right|thumb|Grate Guy]]'''Grate Guy''' is a jester and the partner of [[Knife Guy]].  The two work for [[Booster]], not only as clowns but also as bodyguards.  As Booster flees to [[Marrymore]] with [[Peach]] in tow, [[Mario]] is prevented from leaving [[Booster Tower]] by the pair of jesters. As such, Mario and company must battle Grate Guy and Knife Guy on the balcony of the tower.  Grate Guy wields impressive magic, but he and his partner are eventually defeated.
In battle, Grate Guy is a magic user; each turn, he will either attack directly, use [[Echofinder]] to [[Mute (status effect)|Mute]] a target (preventing it from using magic), or put the target to [[Sleep]].  


Later in the [[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars|game]], Grate Guy opens up a casino. The entrance to the casino is well hidden in the underground of [[Bean Valley]]. Only those with a [[Bright Card]], the casino membership card, may enter. Mario can win a membership from Knife Guy. The odds at the casino are terrible however; Mario and other casino members can lose a lot of [[Gold Coins|coins]] here, much to Grate Guy's satisfaction.
After several turns, the two will team up, and Knife Guy will stand on Grate Guy's head. They are still considered separate targets during this time. During this phase, each turn Grate Guy will use [[Meteor Blast]], inflicting strong damage to the party.  


Grate Guy holds no grudges against Mario and will even play the game "[[Look the Other Way]]" with the plumber. To play, Mario must guess which way Grate Guy will look, and look the other way. Essentially, the game has 50/50 odds. If Mario wins, he will be rewarded with sub-par prizes such as a [[Rotten Mush]] or a [[Wilted Shroom]].  However, if Mario plays a hundred times, he will be rewarded with the [[Star Egg]], an extremely powerful item.
If either Knife or Grate Guy is defeated, or the two are attacked a total of five times, they will separate and return to their first phase. As Grate Guy has 200 more HP than Knife Guy, it is more efficient to defeat him second to limit the number and duration of team-up phases.


Grate Guy likes to balance on circus ball, just like [[Bowser]]'s son, [[Lemmy Koopa]].
After their defeat, both brothers decide to split up, with Grate Guy opening up [[Grate Guy's Casino]]. The entrance to the casino is well-hidden in the underground of [[Bean Valley]]. If Mario and company have a [[Bright Card]], which they can win from Knife Guy in Booster Tower, they are considered members, and allowed to enter.


[[Category: Characters]]
Inside, Grate Guy can play a game with Mario called "[[Look the other way]]". To play, Mario must guess which way Grate Guy will look, and look the other way. If Mario wins, he will be usually be rewarded with subpar prizes such as a [[Rotten Mush]], [[Dried Mushroom|Wilt Shroom]], or [[Moldy Mush]], although he will occasionally receive rare items such as [[Red Essence]]s and [[Croaka Cola]]s. If Mario wins this game one hundred times, he will be rewarded with the [[Star Egg]], a powerful item.
[[Category: Enemies]]
==Profiles and statistics==
[[Category: Super Mario RPG Characters]]
===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''===
[[Category: Super Mario RPG Enemies]]
{{:Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars bestiary|transcludesection=Grate Guy|image=[[File:SMRPG Grate Guy idle.gif]]|align=horizontal}}
 
===''Super Mario RPG'' (Nintendo Switch)===
{{:Monster List|transcludesection=Grate Guy}}
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
SMRPG GrateGuy.png|Artwork in ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''
SMRPG Grate Guy field.png|Field sprite
SMRPG NS Grate Guy and Knife Guy.png|Grate Guy stacked with Knife Guy, ''Super Mario RPG'' (Nintendo Switch)
</gallery>
 
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=クラウン・弟 <small>(SFC battle message)</small> / クラウンおとうと <small>(in battle)</small>
|JapR=Kuraun Otōto
|JapM=Younger Clown Brother
|Jap2=クラウンブロス（弟） <small>(out of battle)</small> / クラウンブロス　({{ruby|弟|おとうと}})<ref>{{cite|date=1996|title=Super Mario RPG Final Edition|publisher=[[Shogakukan]]|language=ja|isbn=4091025382|page=100}}</ref>
|Jap2R=Kuraun Burosu (Otōto)
|Jap2M=Clown Bros. (Younger)
|ChiS=克劳弟
|ChiSR=Kè Láo Dì
|ChiSM=Younger Clown Brother
|ChiS2=克劳兄弟（弟）
|ChiS2R=Kè Láo Xiōngdì (Dì)
|ChiS2M=Clown Bros. (Younger)
|ChiT=克勞弟
|ChiTR=Kè Láo Dì
|ChiTM=Younger Clown Brother
|ChiT2=克勞兄弟（弟）
|ChiT2R=Kè Láo Xiōngdì (Dì)
|ChiT2M=Clown Bros. (Younger)
|Dut=Clownbroertje
|DutM=Younger clown brother
|Fre=Clown cadet
|FreM=Younger clown sibling
|Ger=Harlepokus
|GerM=Portmanteau of ''Harlekin'' ("harlequin") and ''Hokuspokus'' ("hocus pocus")
|Ita=Clown Pallino
|ItaM=Li'l Ball Clown
|Kor=클라운동생
|KorR=Keullaun Dongsaeng
|KorM=Younger Clown Brother
|Kor2=클라운브러스(동생)
|Kor2R=Keullaun Beureoseu (Dongsaeng)
|Kor2M=Clown Bros. (Younger)
|Spa=Bufoncio
|SpaM=From ''bufón'' ("jester")
}}
 
==References==
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[[Category:Clowns]]
[[Category:Siblings]]
[[Category:Third-party characters]]
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Latest revision as of 15:13, November 7, 2024

Not to be confused with Gate Guy or crate guy.
Grate Guy
Image of Grate Guy from the Nintendo Switch version of Super Mario RPG
Grate Guy in Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)
First appearance Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (1996)
Latest appearance Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch) (2023)
“Yikes!! They're pretty tough!”
—Grate Guy, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

Grate Guy is a boss in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars and its remake, and the younger brother of Knife Guy. Grate Guy's name is a play on the term "great guy". He and his older brother resemble clowns, with Grate Guy constantly balancing on a ball, as both seemingly work as entertainers and bodyguards for Booster. They ambush Mario and company on the balcony of Booster Tower to protect Booster, who has fled to Marrymore with Peach.

In battle, Grate Guy is a magic user; each turn, he will either attack directly, use Echofinder to Mute a target (preventing it from using magic), or put the target to Sleep.

After several turns, the two will team up, and Knife Guy will stand on Grate Guy's head. They are still considered separate targets during this time. During this phase, each turn Grate Guy will use Meteor Blast, inflicting strong damage to the party.

If either Knife or Grate Guy is defeated, or the two are attacked a total of five times, they will separate and return to their first phase. As Grate Guy has 200 more HP than Knife Guy, it is more efficient to defeat him second to limit the number and duration of team-up phases.

After their defeat, both brothers decide to split up, with Grate Guy opening up Grate Guy's Casino. The entrance to the casino is well-hidden in the underground of Bean Valley. If Mario and company have a Bright Card, which they can win from Knife Guy in Booster Tower, they are considered members, and allowed to enter.

Inside, Grate Guy can play a game with Mario called "Look the other way". To play, Mario must guess which way Grate Guy will look, and look the other way. If Mario wins, he will be usually be rewarded with subpar prizes such as a Rotten Mush, Wilt Shroom, or Moldy Mush, although he will occasionally receive rare items such as Red Essences and Croaka Colas. If Mario wins this game one hundred times, he will be rewarded with the Star Egg, a powerful item.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars[edit]

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars enemy
Grate Guy
Battle idle animation of Grate Guy from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars HP 900 FP 50 Speed 14
Location(s) Booster Tower Attack 60 Magic attack 25
Role Boss Defense 40 Magic defense 40
Bonus Flower Attack Up! (20%) Yoshi Cookie None Morph rate 0%
Evade 0% Magic evade 0% Spells Meteor Blast
Weak Thunder Strong Fire, Sleep, Critical Sp. attacks Echofinder, "Mini Light Beam"
Coins 10 Exp. points 50 Items Flower Jar (25%), Flower Jar (5%)
Psychopath "Peace is just a dream."

Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)[edit]

Super Mario RPG enemy
Grate Guy
Image of Grate Guy from the Nintendo Switch version of Super Mario RPG HP 900 Weak Elements Lightning Drops N/A
Exp. 40 Weak Statuses FearPoisonMute Rare Drops N/A
Found in Booster Tower
Monster List profile He picked up ball-balancing as a hobby, but now he can't help but balance on other things too. His only flaw is a tendency to sweat under stress.
Thought Peek "Can there be no new era without misfortune?"
Animations

Gallery[edit]

  • Artwork in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

    Artwork in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

  • Field sprite

    Field sprite

  • Grate Guy stacked with Knife Guy, Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)

    Grate Guy stacked with Knife Guy, Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese クラウン・弟 (SFC battle message) / クラウンおとうと (in battle)[?]
Kuraun Otōto 		Younger Clown Brother
クラウンブロス（弟） (out of battle) / クラウンブロス　(弟おとうと)[1]
Kuraun Burosu (Otōto) 		Clown Bros. (Younger)
Chinese (simplified) 克劳弟[?]
Kè Láo Dì 		Younger Clown Brother
克劳兄弟（弟）[?]
Kè Láo Xiōngdì (Dì) 		Clown Bros. (Younger)
Chinese (traditional) 克勞弟[?]
Kè Láo Dì 		Younger Clown Brother
克勞兄弟（弟）[?]
Kè Láo Xiōngdì (Dì) 		Clown Bros. (Younger)
Dutch Clownbroertje[?] Younger clown brother
French Clown cadet[?] Younger clown sibling
German Harlepokus[?] Portmanteau of Harlekin ("harlequin") and Hokuspokus ("hocus pocus")
Italian Clown Pallino[?] Li'l Ball Clown
Korean 클라운동생[?]
Keullaun Dongsaeng 		Younger Clown Brother
클라운브러스(동생)[?]
Keullaun Beureoseu (Dongsaeng) 		Clown Bros. (Younger)
Spanish Bufoncio[?] From bufón ("jester")

References[edit]

  1. ^ 1996. Super Mario RPG Final Edition. Shogakukan (Japanese). ISBN 4091025382. Page 100.
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